Heat health alert across Devon and Cornwall as temperatures soar
It said peak temperatures of 33C were possible in parts of England and Wales on Saturday.The agency said yellow and amber alerts had been issued elsewhere in England.The alert system is provided by the UKHSA and the Met Office and is designed to let the public know how harmful hot or cold weather can be to health.The amber alert means conditions could affect the whole population and the NHS and could cause travel disruption.Exeter City Council has urged people to avoid the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST and drink plenty of water."It's going to be very hot and that can be dangerous - especially for older people, young children and anyone with health conditions," it said.
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